LONDON, Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced that its Cardless
Connect™ mobile technology will be introduced at several
Station Casinos properties in Las
Vegas before the end of 2017.
Now deployed at a single Station Casinos property for testing,
IGT's Cardless Connect technology enables players to participate in
Station Casinos' MyBoardingPass loyalty program by simply tapping
their smartphones on a slot machine card reader. Based upon the
initial success of the Cardless Connect technology, Station Casinos
plans to implement it at two more locations in Las Vegas later this year with the remaining
properties to follow shortly after.
"We are committed to continuously delivering new benefits to
our My Rewards Boarding Pass that bring value and convenience to
our new and existing members," said Staci Alonso, Station Casinos EVP and Chief
Marketing & Innovation Officer. "IGT's Cardless Connect
technology adds meaningful value to the STN mobile app by allowing
guests to use their phone to card in at their favorite slot game if
they prefer a digital experience."
"Station Casinos has been a phenomenal partner in our rollout
of Cardless Connect technology," said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Commercial Officer, North
America Gaming & Interactive. "We evaluated multiple
technologies and developed a flexible solution that supports
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or QR code connectivity. From the
initial phases of implementation to the excitement of the 'go
live', the Station Casinos team has embraced Cardless Connect's
innovative features and BLE connectivity, which deliver a superior
user experience."
To experience Cardless Connect technology at featured Station
Casinos properties, players can simply download the STN app from
the App Store or Google Play Store, sign in and tap their phones on
the card reader to "card in" to a slot machine. The phone will
simply connect the player just as a physical loyalty card would so
the player can experience all of the benefits of the loyalty
program.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in
gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across
all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and
Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of
premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth
customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge
technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of
consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established
local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in
more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by
adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and
responsibility. IGT has over 12,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.IGT.com.
Station Casinos, LLC
Founded in 1976, Station Casinos
is the leading provider of gaming and entertainment to the
residents of Las Vegas, Nevada
with 20 properties, including Boulder Station, Fiesta Henderson,
Fiesta Rancho, Green Valley Ranch Resort, Palace Station, Red Rock
Resort, Santa Fe Station, Sunset Station, Texas Station, Palms
Casino Resort, Wild Wild West and several smaller properties under
the Wildfire Gaming division. To learn more, visit
http://sclv.com.
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IGT Contacts:
Robert K.
Vincent, Corporate Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada (401)
392-7452
Phil O'Shaughnessy, Global
Communications, Gaming (702) 669-2975
Simone Cantagallo, (+39) 06
51899030; for Italian media inquiries
James Hurley, Investor Relations,
(401) 392-7190
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